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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.78, 787.56 and 196.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.78, 787.56 and 196.02 is: 294.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.78 : 787.56 = 196.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.78/787.56 = 196.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.78x = 787.56 × 196.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.78x = 154,377.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,377.51/524.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.18

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